Who Are We?

We are lawyers, financial professionals and counselors dedicated to offering our clients a confidential, out-of-court, dignified approach to handle divorce, custody, modification and other family matters through the use of the collaborative law approach.

We believe that resolving legal conflicts collaboratively produces results that are in the best interests of our clients.

What is the Collaborative Process?

The Collaborative Process offers an out-of-court alternative to divorcing couples who wish to avoid the cost, stress and unpredictability of divorce litigation. In a Collaborative case, each party is represented by an attorney. Working together as a team in joint sessions, the parties, their attorneys and allied professionals seek to identify the needs, interests and priorities of each family member as well as the areas where the parties disagree. The Collaborative “team” then assists the parties in using problem-solving strategies to resolve these disagreements and to arrive at a carefully thought out settlement, which meet the needs of each family member.

How does the Collaborative Process Work?

At the beginning of every Collaborative case, the attorneys, the parties, and other participating professionals enter into a written agreement, which sets out the guidelines for the process and which disqualifies the attorneys and other allied professionals from participating in divorce litigation between the parties if the Collaborative Process does not result in a settlement or is otherwise unsuccessful. The disqualification requirement ensures that the Collaborative attorneys focus on the success of the process and prevents either attorney from resorting to the threat of taking a case to trial. It allows parties to focus on their goals and interests rather than on the prospect of having a judge decide their future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Collaborative lawyers have an attorney-client retainer agreement that confirms their collaborative law arrangement, including a promise to try in good faith to resolve the dispute without resort to litigation, and that if the matter goes to court the attorneys for both sides will be disqualified from any further participation.

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I am glad that you have found your way to the website of the Alaska Association of Collaborative Professionals. You can find additional helpful information at www.collaborativepractice.com.
Collaborative law provides an excellent alternative approach to addressing divorce, child custody and other family disputes that are traditionally handled by the legal system. Divorce is an emotional process, and it can be emotionally, legally and financially overwhelming. If not handled well, it can be stressful or even damaging to your children.
Working through the collaborative process allows you to actively participate in shaping your own future, whether you are working with me or with other collaborative professionals that you will find on this website. Collaborative team members will help you to identify what is most important for you, in a respectful, supportive process that will spare you from the cost and uncertainty of ongoing legal battles.
I have 32 years of experience, working almost exclusively in the areas of divorce, child custody and adoption. I handle both trial court matters and appeals.